RESTORATION TODAY
MONDAY 26TH DECEMBER 2016
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP.

THEME: STAYING IN LOVE WITH JESUS.

O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is?. Psalm 63: 1.

When we fall in love, we want to spend time with our lover and willingly give our attention to the relationship. Falling in love with Jesus should be no different, but believers often hurry through Bible reading and prayer. The result is a superficial faith kept alive by habit rather than worship. To attain lasting intimacy, we must approach God with a sense of purpose and determination.

Now set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God King David advised the leaders of Israel (1 Chronicles 22: 19). Believers must choose whether to pursue God or chase after idols. Before opening Scripture, ask the Lord what He wants to say to you. Pray to understand His ways. And enter church with the intention of taking home a new truth from the Lord.

Indeed, my spirit within me seeks You diligently Isaiah told God (Isaiah 26: 9). Even when we do not feel like putting time into our relationship with Christ, we must determine to do so. A revelation from God won't come every day, but a believer need not despair. Those who diligently seek the Saviour experience His presence frequently in their worship.

ACTION POINT:
Give God attention and spend time with Him to show Him you Love Him.

SCRIPTURES:
1 Chronicles 22: 19
Isaiah 26: 9.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, help me  to be more determined in my walk with You in the name of Jesus.

2. Lord, give me the grace to never get weary of spending time with You in prayers in the name of Jesus.

3. God, make me an instrument of Your will in the name of Jesus.

DAILY BIBLE READING:
Esther 1
Zechariah 11
Revelation 18.